Water samples from Beaver Beach at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park have tested positive for a type of blue-green algae that produces cyanotoxins. Visitors are advised to avoid swimming at Beaver Lake and to keep animals on a leash to prevent them from drinking or swimming in the lake. Elk Lake remains safe for the public. Read More>>

Inaugural Constable Sarah Beckett Memorial Scholarship Awarded

Aug 14, 2017

The Capital Regional District (CRD) Traffic Safety Commission awarded the inaugural Cst. Sarah Beckett Memorial Scholarship to Tanner Stevenson at Sunday’s Victoria Shamrocks game with the Westshore RCMP and Cst. Beckett’s family in attendance.

CRD Arts Commission Announces Project Grants

CRD Selected for LGAG Audit of Emergency Management Programs

Jun 29, 2017

The Capital Regional District (CRD) has been one of four local governments selected for a performance audit of its emergency management program by British Columbia’s Auditor General for Local Government (AGLG).

CRD Board Receives Climate Projections Report for the Capital Region

Jun 15, 2017

The Capital Regional District (CRD) Board has received the Climate Projections Report for the Capital Region and referred it to municipal councils, the Islands Trust, and the Electoral Area Services Committee for information.

CRD Releases 2016 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

Jun 15, 2017

The Capital Regional District (CRD) released its 2016 Annual Report on Greater Victoria Drinking Water Quality this week, providing an overview of water quality testing conducted in 2016 across the Regional Water Supply System serving Greater Victoria.

Geotechnical Work Scheduled for Commerce Circle

May 29, 2017

Geotechnical site investigation work will take place this week at 4219 Commerce Circle in Saanich. The work will consist of a mobile drilling rig arriving to collect a number of core samples on May 31, 2017.

Clover Point Pump Station Proponents Shortlisted

May 25, 2017

Victoria, BC–- The Wastewater Treatment Project has issued a Request for Proposals to three qualified proponents as part of the competitive selection process for the contract to design and build the expanded Clover Point Pump Station.

Request for Qualifications released for the Macaulay Point Pump Station and Forcemain

May 24, 2017

Victoria, BC–- The Wastewater Treatment Project has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) inviting interested contractors to submit their qualifications to design and build the Macaulay Point Pump Station and Forcemain.

Media Release: The Capital Region District (CRD) is launching a new medications return awareness campaign to promote the proper disposal of medications at pharmacies and to prevent medications from reaching our natural environment.

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The CRD is a local government that delivers 200+ local, regional and sub-regional services for residents of the region, including 13 municipalities and three electoral areas on southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Governed by a 24 member Board of Directors, the CRD is working to serve the public, and build a vibrant, livable and sustainable region.